@fanticman
Once I had established that the 1977 Gitane Champion Super Veloce did actually start and run, it was time to dismantle it.
Although this sports moped was last on the road in 1982, it was a straightforward strip-down that only took a couple of hours. Surprisingly, very few of the nuts and bolts were rusted solid and overall the Gitane is in remarkable condition.
I'm not sure at the moment whether to carry out a total restoration or to conserve the original condition and just repair/refurbish as required.
The engine deserves a full rebuild, I need to source the correct exhaust to replace the twin Malaguti Olympique pipes, the clutch plates are stuck together, the front disc brake caliper is seized, the fork tubes require re-chroming as does the headlight, I already have a replacement fairing screen, plus a 'new old stock' rear light and number plate holder. Otherwise it is really just replacing consumable items and deep cleaning etc.
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